Margin Call
Réalisé par J.C. ChandorAutomne 2008. Expert en gestion de risque dans une banque d'investissement de Wall Street, Eric Dale est brutalement congédié, à l'instar de 80% des employés de son service. Avant de quitter l'immeuble, il remet à son protégé, le jeune Peter Sullivan, une clé USB contenant le dossier sur lequel il travaillait ce matin-là. Le soir venu, Peter examine ledit dossier et, à la suite de différents calculs, en déduit que la firme détient une quantité inquiétante de produits financiers toxiques, liés à la spéculation sur le marché immobilier. Peter fait alors venir d'urgence son superviseur, le fantasque Will Emerson. En voyant les conclusions obtenues par son jeune employé, le cadre s'empresse de contacter son directeur, Sam Rogers, qui a passé la soirée chez le vétérinaire auprès de son chien mourant. Ébranlé à son tour par les découvertes de Peter, Sam convoque une réunion exceptionnelle des cadres supérieurs de la firme.
Margin Call Notations et commentaires
- immune_usmc16 mai 2025Great insight to the opening of the 2008 crash, plus a great story and acting,.
- Nishant Arora4 janvier 2026Margin Call is a high-stakes, claustrophobic financial thriller that turns a complex office crisis into a masterclass of tension. It is a gripping look at the 2008 financial meltdown through the eyes of those who pulled the trigger. The Good The screenplay is incredibly sharp, distilling complex financial jargon into accessible, high-stakes drama. The ensemble cast, particularly Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany, delivers powerhouse performances that convey desperation through subtle glances. Additionally, the film's cold, clinical cinematography perfectly captures the sterile and detached atmosphere of corporate greed. The Bad The pacing occasionally drags in the second act as the film relies heavily on repetitive dialogue-driven scenes. Some supporting characters feel like mere archetypes rather than fully realized individuals. Finally, the narrow focus on a single office building might feel overly theatrical or restrictive for viewers seeking a broader perspective on the global crisis. Verdict This is a chilling, must-watch character study for anyone who appreciates tight, dialogue-heavy dramas.
- Haider Iqbal2 janvier 2026One of my fav movie. An amazing cast.
- Umurcan “ugorur” Görür21 novembre 2025other side of the big short
- Mairi Krausse20 novembre 2025Not something I would usually watch, but it has a fair amount of tension and suspense. I wish it hadn’t ended so abruptly.
- Rockitxx9 novembre 2025The actors were very good. I thought the brokers should have been more high strung
- Tanalien9 août 2025Within Margin Call lies an insight into the other landmark films about Wall Street: 2010’s Inside Job, 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street and 2015’s The Big Short. It is short-sighted to say that the defining motivation behind these onscreen bankers is greed. By making as much money possible by any means necessary, they are desperately trying to keep their sense of status alive at any cost. These bankers learn to live by a code: There are only two outcomes. I win or I lose. And I will not lose. Do we really live in a world where a few individuals’ decisions, based on personal ambition, can turn our world upside-down? Margin Call is dramatic evidence to the affirmative: Yes, we do. When these characters were faced with the consequences of their decisions, they doubled down - knowing that their actions could end the very financial games they devoted their lives to. Margin Call is a film that helps you deeply understand why. Would we have done any differently?
- George Bananza24 septembre 2025A film that tells you what to do when the music stops and you’re holding a bag of shit.
- 5035924 août 2025Enjoyed it but I thought it ended too soon.
- AungWindowsPC31 octobre 2025Amazing movie!
- alexandermock23 juillet 2025Heavy drama about the start to the economic collapse that led to the housing crisis, and how little the rich and powerful cared about it. For them it was just a game and the ones who truly cared were just pushed aside and disregarded. The atmosphere is tense and the performances are great. You really feel the frustration of the main characters knowing that the USA and possible the world is about to be in a a lot of trouble, but no one is listening. The only main issue is unless you are really knowledgeable about economics and investing, you might need to do a little homework. The movie does not explain a lot, which on one hand I appreciate it when movies don’t make their audience feel stupid. You just know something bad is about to happen, and the whole plot device is similar to the suitcase in Pulp Fiction. You don’t know what’s in that case but it is serious enough to move the plot forward. On the other hand, it can get a bit confusing with all the jargon going on.
- Vandyt25 octobre 2025The best film about the financial crisis, where tension, surprise, and despair are palpable, keeping pace with the actors
- babyit116 octobre 2025... when the economy is based on a mortgage system you know this sort of thing is bound to happen...
- Cubane11 septembre 2025A "The Big Short" wannabe movie that manages to be less informative, less accurate, and less entertaining.
- Jonas2 septembre 2025I feel for the imaginary finance people, but after the credits I still do not give a shit about the real finance people.
Margin Call Trivia
Margin Call was released on September 29, 2011.
Margin Call was directed by J.C. Chandor.
Margin Call has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.
Margin Call was produced by Michael Benaroya, Neal Dodson, Joe Jenckes, Robert Ogden Barnum, Corey Moosa, Zachary Quinto.
The key characters in Margin Call are Sam Rogers (Kevin Spacey), Peter Sullivan (Zachary Quinto), Will Emerson (Paul Bettany).
Margin Call is rated R.
Margin Call is a Thriller, Drama film.
Margin Call has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.